# Bowman vs Spaceship Builder

The clearest difference is price: Spaceship Builder at Free against Bowman's $0.99. Spaceship Builder also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (87% vs 58%). Bowman's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 27) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Spaceship Builder is free to download; Bowman costs $0.99 up front. Spaceship Builder sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Bowman asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spaceship Builder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bowman has 6.6K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Bowman's written reviews are positive against 87% of Spaceship Builder's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bowman | Spaceship Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowman/id308752159/reviews) | **[4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceship-builder/id6502774576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 546 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lentrica Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/308752162) | [DR-Online Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743786912) |

## What reviewers say

### Bowman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowman/id308752159)

Engage in a classic archery battle where you aim to defeat your opponent by accurately shooting arrows. Adjust angle and strength for precise shots, targeting vital areas for maximum damage. Enjoy a bird-shooting mini-game for added fun.

**Highlights:** Archery combat, Adjustable wind, wall, and fatigue settings, Angle and strength trajectory guide, Headshot and chest shot mechanics, Play against AI or a friend, Bird shooting mini-game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Love this game
- 🎮 Classic game experience
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔊 Loud/uncontrollable sound
- 🔍 Difficult to aim/control
- 🔧 Needs updates and improvements

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or doesn't load
- Arrows behave erratically
- Opponent distance changes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Online/multiplayer mode
- More weapons and power-ups
- Customization options
- Difficulty settings
- Endless/high score mode


### Spaceship Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceship-builder/id6502774576)

Design, build, and pilot your own spaceship in a vast galaxy. Progress through a tech tree, engage in thrilling space combat, and explore new sectors. Earn credits to upgrade your vessel and become a legendary commander.

**Highlights:** Engineer and customize spaceships, Unlock advanced technologies, Master manual space combat, Earn and upgrade ship systems, Explore diverse space sectors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Imperial Privilege | $3.99 | per month |
| 1200 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gold Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 credits pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 700 Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 credits pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 credits pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove obligatory ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 35000 credits pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 hangar resources | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |
| 32000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Gold Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| 16000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $22.99 | one-time |
| 68000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $39.99 | one-time |
| 2500 hangar resources | $39.99 | one-time |
| 17000 Gold Pack | $44.99 | one-time |
| 34000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bowman free?

Bowman costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spaceship Builder free?

Spaceship Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bowman or Spaceship Builder?

Spaceship Builder is rated higher. Bowman averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Spaceship Builder averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Bowman or Spaceship Builder have ads?

Spaceship Builder shows ads; Bowman does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bowman or Spaceship Builder?

Bowman ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spaceship Builder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bowman was updated on October 14, 2026 and Spaceship Builder on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*